Atty. Claude E. Hardin, Jr.

Atty. Claude E. Hardin, Jr.

Claude E. Hardin, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation, auto dealership law, business and corporate law and 3 other areas of law.

Columbia Columbia 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Claude E. Hardin, Jr. at a glance

Claude E. Hardin, Jr. is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Hardin Law Firm, LLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth (1978). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of South Carolina School of Law (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Claude E. Hardin, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation, auto dealership law, business and corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Claude received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Claude practices at Hardin Law Firm, LLC in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Claude E. Hardin, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Claude E. Hardin, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Claude E. Hardin, Jr.

Where is Claude E. Hardin, Jr.'s law office located?
Claude E. Hardin, Jr.'s law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Hardin Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claude E. Hardin, Jr. handle?
Claude E. Hardin, Jr. focuses on employment, business, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Claude E. Hardin, Jr. practiced law?
Claude E. Hardin, Jr. has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Claude E. Hardin, Jr. go to law school?
Claude E. Hardin, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Claude E. Hardin, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1975

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth
Admitted: 1978

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